X BOAT RACE TEAM

ADVANCED

Ages 8-16 (Crew) 11-16 (Skipper)

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Basic Course Description:

X Boat Race Team is a advanced class which purpose is to set the foundation of racing the traditional X boat. Classes run Monday - Friday 1pm- 4pm  with the exception of days when the team is taking part in a GLSS supported regatta.  Each team (one crew and one skipper) will work together in order to win races. The basis of the class is team communication and advanced racing strategies/ techniques. All members of the race team will also get coaching at Trap, GLSS Dinghy Fest, Xtreme regatta and ILYA Championships. 

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Skills Learned:

• Advanced techniques 
• Team communication
• Strategy
• Mentality
• Sportsmanship

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Requirements:

•  Provide your own boat (charter availability at request)
• Coast Guard approved life jacket
•  LGYC Junior Membership required to compete in club races
•  Jacket or fleece
•  Sandals/shoes (must stay on in water—no flip flops)
•  Towel & dry change of clothes
•  Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• Ages 8-16

Full Summer Course 
June 5 - August 4
Includes Coaching at GLSS Supported Regattas

registration opens on February 1

Current Instructors

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Marek Valasek

DIrector

Optimist Race Team 
X Boat Race Team
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More Information

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​​This program offers a positive team setting where young sailors can learn and apply advanced racing skills. X-Boat Racing Team members begin their day at 1:00pm with a general meeting and review of previous days efforts. Sailors participate in a chalkboard lesson or land exercise emphasizing a key skill each day. After coaches issue a game plan for the practice or race ahead, sailors are then sent to rig and launch.